Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures (1866)

Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures is a humorous book written by Douglas Jerrold and first published in 1866. The book is a collection of lectures given by Mrs. Caudle to her husband as he tries to fall asleep at night. Mrs. Caudle is a fictional character who is portrayed as a nagging wife who constantly lectures her husband on various topics, ranging from his spending habits to his personal hygiene.The lectures are delivered in a humorous and satirical tone, and the book is considered a classic example of Victorian-era humor. The lectures are also a commentary on the gender roles and power dynamics of the time, as Mrs. Caudle is depicted as a woman who is frustrated by her lack of control and influence in her marriage.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which contains a different lecture. The lectures are written in a conversational style and are filled with witty remarks and clever wordplay. The book is also illustrated with humorous drawings that add to the overall comedic effect.Overall, Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures is a humorous and insightful look at Victorian-era marriage and gender roles. It is a classic work of humor that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.